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Our Disgraceful Minimum Wage
Jim Hightower: Recent studies show that increasing the minimum wage even during hard times is good policy, providing higher pay but no loss of jobs.
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French Study Finds Tumors and Organ Damage in Rats Fed Monsanto Corn
The study could majorly impact the battle over a California ballot proposal that would require groceries containing GE ingredients to be labeled.
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The Delusional Mr. Romney
Mitt Romney told supporters behind closed doors that heu2019s disadvantaged because he was born to a rich white family, that heu2019d have a better chance to win if his …
Election Countdown 2012: Chicago Teachers Go Back to the Classroom, and More
This week in the Election Countdown: Chicago teachers vote to end the strike with plans to ratify a new contract in the next two weeks; Democrats are favored to …
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Isn’t It Depressing?
Maya Schenwar discusses her passion and dedication for the work she does at Truthout and how you can support our efforts.
How Romney’s Economic Plan Redistributes Wealth to the Wealthy
Despite Romney's defense against his comments about the
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Ten Huge Issues Being Ignored in the Presidential Campaign
There's a number of critical concerns that get no attention, including some of the worst problems in the United States and the world.
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As Arizona’s “Papers, Please” Law Starts, Immigrant Women Speak Out
As the u201cshow me your papersu201d provision of Arizona Senate Bill 1070 begins to take effect, immigrant women share their stories at a recent panel.
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Romney’s “47 Percent:" Here’s Who’s Actually Not Paying Federal Taxes
The reason that more than 38 million, or roughly half of the 76 million households that paid no taxes last year, simply didnu2019t earn enough to have a tax …
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Shocking Report Explodes Five Myths About American Education
As a new report shows the the United States' low ranking in education worldwide, the entire idea of American exceptionalism should be called into question.